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Whitish or Watery Discharge from the Penis May be Caused by Chlamydia

Chlamydia is common in men and women. Chlamydia is easy to treat but very difficult to diagnose in men. About 50 percent of men will not show symptoms and are not regularly screened for chlamydia. If you have symptom of whitish or watery discharge from the penis, you should suspect that it could be caused by chlamydia. If you do get signs and... Read more Chevron

posted 05/18/2013, comments (0)|

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How do you choose the best nonbacterial prostatitis treatment?

Nonbacterial prostatitis is a medical disorder that causes inflammation of the prostate gland. The condition is most common in men between the ages of 15 and 40, though doctors are not sure of its exact causes. A man with nonbacterial prostatitis may experience pain when urinating or ejaculating, frequent urges to urinate, and... Read more Chevron

posted 05/16/2013, comments (0)|

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Deciding on a Mastectomy to Reduce Cancer Risk

This week Angelina Jolie told the world she had a double mastectomy, not because she had cancer, but because she wanted to prevent, or at least greatly reduce her risk, of future cancers. Jolie’s mother died of ovarian cancer in 2007 after a 10 year battle with cancer. As a result, Jolie was tested to see if she had a mutated BRCA1 gene,... Read more Chevron

posted 05/15/2013, comments (0)|

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Mumps is the most common cause of orchitis

Orchitis is the inflammation of the testicles. It can be caused by either bacterial or viral infection. Getting the right diagnosis and treatment for orchitis caused by bacteria can usually preserve the normal testicle function. Though the causes of orchitis could be various, the most common cause of orchitis is the mumps. Mumps is a viral... Read more Chevron

posted 05/13/2013, comments (0)|

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Who are More Likely to Get Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus — the endometrium — grows outside your uterus (endometrial implant). Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, bowel or the tissue lining your pelvis. Rarely, endometrial tissue may spread beyond your pelvic... Read more Chevron

posted 05/11/2013, comments (0)|

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